Questions tagged [university]
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My university has tranfered me money by mistake, and wants me to transfer it back
I am a PhD student.
I have a scholarship, which pays out a stipend each fortnight -- it is not employment.
Sometimes the university might transfer me money as reimbursement.
Sometimes, separately to that, I am a casual employee on a short term…
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How much money from a 529 college savings plan can be applied towards rent when a university offers several tiers of accommodation?
I attend university in the United Kingdom but have a 529 college savings plan in the United States. As I understand it, money from this plan can be used to cover my off-campus housing expenses.
However, the amount cannot be greater than:
The actual…
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How safe/secure is the Universities Superannuation Scheme?
I don't know if this may be too broad, but I was hoping someone can give me some guidance. I don't know a huge amount about pension schemes (or finance for that matter!) but I have a job opportunity that would auto en-roll me to the "Universities…
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Ensuring fairness for two children's University / college funds
Note: This question references UK-specific finances but, for the core question, the country is almost irrelevant
Two children (A & B), born a few years apart, each have a tax-free Junior ISA investment (stocks & shares) account for the purposes of…
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In the UK, do I need to pay income tax if I only work for 1 year and I don't exceed the yearly allowance?
I am getting paid 17.5k (with 4% going to pension) during my work placement (that's part of my studies). It started in September 2019 and it ends in August 2020.
Since the tax year breaks in April, I end up earning 10.2k in the 2019-2020 tax year…
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Can Ontario university students apply for the "30% off Tuition" or any other significant grant offered by OSAP if they attend school outside Ontario?
My daughter is on her way to Dalhousie this fall. I'm almost certain I read (a few months back) that she was eligible for the Ontario 30% but now it appears as if she is not (maybe I originally mis-read?)
Tuition costs are crazy-expensive. Would…
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Will my taxes be increased after receiving green card?
Today, I am informed that my green card application is approved and I will receive my physical green card in the next week or so. I work as a graduate research assistant in a University at South Carolina. Before receiving my green card, I was on F-1…
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Are there any regulations regards end of loan payment procedures?
When I was a student, one of my student loans was a Federal Perkins Loan. I was done paying the loan fully about 5 months ago. Since then I called couple times to the university asking about it, and they said that they send an end of loan letter…
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Placement student savings account
I have started a placement year (full time job for 14 months) as part of my university degree. I am looking to save a regular amount of money each month - something that would gain interest (if possible). What type of account should I look into…
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How to report a money laundering scam that is recruiting on a college campus via social media?
I know, I know; "Is this a scam?", yes, I had to ask.
As of recent, I have heard 3 separate people in conversation on my campus mention a "sales job" they undertook after being contacted on LinkedIn where they "manage accounts" by receiving checks…
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How to enter correct amount in Non-US tax return in CSS Profile?
My question is regarding the vagueness of the point underlined in red in the picture below. How can I differentiate what amounts to put in "wages, salaries, commissions and tips" and the amounts from "father's income from work" and "mother's income…
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Student Loan for International Students in the US
I live and work in NJ. I am getting ready for a Part Time Program to enhance my career. University has clearly mentioned me that they will not provide any Scholarships. I am responsible to find the Financial Aid by myself.
I am willing to get better…
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How to setup a canadian CIBC bank account, from the US?
I am an international student (US citizen currently residing in the US). I will be going to university in Toronto Canada in a couple of weeks. I have arranged to pay rent for a single room apartment, in order to do so I require a Canadian bank…
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Beta of portfolio containing stocks and risk free assets
(c) Tilly Tiepy has an equally weighted portfolio comprising 30 stocks and a risk free asset. The average beta of the stocks of 1.2. Tilly has half the value of her portfolio in treasury (exchequer) bills and half in the stocks.
What is the beta of…
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Is the MBA an overrated degree/qualification?
Several people have recommended that I not earn a Master in Business Administration (MBA) because it "is overrated". Why do people say this? Is it true? Can you please explain to me?
If your answer is yes, can you suggest another masters degree…
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